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  1. tjiann

    Stock Discoloration During Cleaning

    It's an original Springfield musket, so a mix of BLO, turpentine and wax finish. I'm going to try and darken it back up with BLO cut with turpentine. Will report back in case anyone else runs into this issue.
  2. tjiann

    Stock Discoloration During Cleaning

    Not really how it happened, and I'm sure you've never made a mistake.
  3. tjiann

    Stock Discoloration During Cleaning

    I accidentally let some BP-laden water drizzle down my barrel while cleaning and this was the instant result. This happen to folks often? Any remedy besides new stain?
  4. tjiann

    Gettysburg Muzzleloading shops

    I agree that the 30 minute trip to Fort Chambers in Chambersburg is worth it. But, there are a few cool shops in Gettysburg too. Reddings Hardware Store, The Horse Soldier, and The Regimental Quartermaster are all cool shops. The Horse Soldier is like a civil war muzzleloader museum. Prices are...
  5. tjiann

    SOLD WTS: Mint, unfired Euroarms Pattern 1853

    They are very nice guns, shoot well, and your price is fair for sure. I just sold one on the forum a few weeks ago. Only sold it because I had acquired an original Enfield.
  6. tjiann

    SOLD WTS: Mint, unfired Euroarms Pattern 1853

    It's a 1:78 twist rate. Here are all the specs for the Euroarms guns http://www.euroarms.net/euroarms_netenfield_file/enfield.htm
  7. tjiann

    Need advise for sizing die purchase

    I just did this test on my PH P53. No inletting issues. Had stock secure and perfectly level. Barrel did not rise as I tightened tang screw. I ended up tightening to a 20 in lb torque. Also waxed the stock under the barrel and won't remove for cleaning again for a while. I'll move on now to some...
  8. tjiann

    Need advise for sizing die purchase

    Really impressive. What torque do you recommend for the tang? Thanks.
  9. tjiann

    Need advise for sizing die purchase

    For what it's worth, I've got a 3-band original British P-H. I use the same Lee MB .575 mold, casts true to that size with pure soft lead, and those work well. I also had bought some "improved Minies" from I believe Dixie that were .577. I size them down to .576 with a die from Northeast in PA...
  10. tjiann

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Put a few dozen rounds through both my original 1861 Springfield and Burnside Carbine. Gorgeous 70 degree day at the range. Now time to clean guns.
  11. tjiann

    Parker hale 1853 Enfield (3band) isn’t half bad!

    You don't have to have that mold to make the plugs (though it's nice). Brett Gibbons talks in his book about using "Magic Sculpt" epoxy resin to make them and then just insert into the bullet (coating the sides of the bullet lightly with cooking oil so the plugs don't stick) to form. You...
  12. tjiann

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Incredibly helpful Pete. Thanks for taking the time to provide a detailed response and pics. Really appreciate it! I need to make this funnel tool as well. I am guilty of the same excess lube on my Minies. Tim Tim
  13. tjiann

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Can you explain what you mean by fine sight? I'd sure like to be able to shoot those groups with my P53. Really great shooting! Do you like the trashcans more than Minie or Pritchett style bullets for your gun?
  14. tjiann

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Went down this rabbit hole...cartridges for my Enfield P53.
  15. tjiann

    Hello From MD

    Welcome from another retired guy from MD who likes old guns.
  16. tjiann

    1861 Springfield Restoration Question

    Agree. Not a safety issue or any issue for that matter. I was just curious. My best guess was a tube installed to hold the cleaning rod when the forestock was cut.
  17. tjiann

    1861 Springfield Restoration Question

    I recently purchased a restored 1861 Springfield. I'm not sure exactly what had been done, because I'm not real familiar with the sporterization variations that these guns underwent. The original stock was cut, and was restored to full size (joined new forestock) by the previous owner. He seems...
  18. tjiann

    FOR SALE Musket cases

    First I've heard of them. Just ordered 2 for my civil war muskets.
  19. tjiann

    Gettysburg

    You will want to go here for sure: https://fortchambers.com/httpdocs/
  20. tjiann

    SOLD Euroarms Enfield 1853 Rifled Musket

    Sold.
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